HMIP in the hot seat over East London air pollution

1 July 1992

The rash of new power plants and incinerators in East London and along the Thames estuary has provoked calls from local authorities and pressure groups for a regional inquiry to assess the cumulative impact on air quality. The Government appears determined to resist their demands - leaving HM Inspectorate of Pollution (HMIP) with sole responsibility for ensuring that air quality standards are met.

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